In addition, while performing a bit of ad hoc observational research of online (Internet sites and Twitter) resources, I noticed some interesting things. There is interchanging of terms relating to electronic health records, mobile apps, mobile health, Internet use, and others when referring to adoption and utilization trends. This may make compiling the data and making conclusions difficult.

Therefore, when examining white papers, reports, and other sources of information on this important issue, it is worthwhile to remember to differentiate the description of the technology, as well as the aspect of adoption examined. There is much information out there, with much more to come on the subject. Hopefully it will all be in the positive.

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David Lee Scher, MD is Founder and Director at DLS HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC, which specializes in advising digital health technology companies, their partners, investors, and clients. As a cardiac electrophysiologist and pioneer adopter of remote patient monitoring, he understood early on the challenges that the culture and landscape of healthcare present to the development and adoption of digital technologies. He is a well-respected thought leader in mobile and other digital health technologies. Scher lectures worldwide on relevant industry topics including the role of tech in Pharma, patient advocacy, standards for development and adoption, and impact on patients and healthcare systems from clinical, risk management, operational and marketing standpoints. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine.